need a steering column recommendation for 1969 blazer

[coggonobrien]

looking to replace my wore out steering column in my 1969 blazer 4x4. I would like a tilt column and I have a floor shifter.

Thanks
David

[68panelman]

There was one the other day on the 4sale board

[hugger6933]

A factory floor shift tilt is gonna be some big coin. What I did to a van column[the shifter pin hole was wallowed out] so I bought it stupid cheap like $15 bucks or so and then I ground off the shifter "knot" and welded the screw holes from the gear indicator. I did the filler work and got it all smoothed out then sprayed a couple coats of high build primer on it. It is ready for paint and installation. I also welded the gear lever to the shifter tube so it couldn't move then ground off the lever ear. I just don't know if I'll use it cause i'm thinking of changing out two of my trucks to 'matics. Jim

[coggonobrien]

i'm not afraid of aftermarket, just don't want to break the bank

[franken]

There are bearings at the top and bottom. Might look into replacing them and the other worn bits. Aftermarket is expensive.

[coggonobrien]

I currently do not have a tilt column and it's one for a column shifter so it does me no good to rebuild it
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[Tom Vogel]

I would first check with Kev from Kevins Classics in Fresno Ca. He is a long time board member and has been doing restos on these tilts for years. He may have one for you.